IRSC's building and campus dedication ceremony

Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Aileen Pruitt (left) applauds as her husband, St. Lucie County Tax Appraiser and former Florida Legislator Ken Pruitt (center,) is congratulated on stage by Indian River State College President Ed Massey during a surprise announcement of IRSC 's St. Lucie West Campus being renamed after Pruitt during the dedication ceremony for IRSC's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center on Tuesday.

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Ken Pruitt wipes away a tear from his seat after being honored on stage by Indian River State College President Ed Massey by the renaming of IRSC's St. Lucie West campus as the Indian River College Ken Pruitt Campus during the dedication for IRSC's new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center on Tuesday.

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Special guests, students, and staff members walk through the front lobby of the new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center at the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West on Tuesday. The new three-story 5,600 square-foot building features sophisticated laboratories in genetics ecology, chemistry, molecular biology, botany and microbiology.

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Images from the dedication ceremony for Indian River State College's new William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center and the newly renamed Indian River State College Ken Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. (Feb 26, 2013)